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  1. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?

  2. A.

    Maurya

    B.

    Gupta

    C.

    Kushan

    D.

    Kanva

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  3. Who amongst the following also had the name ‘Devanama Piyadassi'?

  4. A.

    Mauryan King Ashoka

    B.

    Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya

    C.

    Gautam Buddha

    D.

    Bhagwan Mahavira

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  5. Upto where did Chandragupta Maurya's empire extend in the north west?

  6. A.

    Ravi river

    B.

    Indus river

    C.

    Satluj river

    D.

    Hindukush range

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  7. Which of the following could be the most accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka?

  8. A.

    Enlightened despotism

    B.

    Centralised autocracy

    C.

    Oriental despotism

    D.

    Guided democracy

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  9. The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the

  10. A.

    Guptas

    B.

    Kushanas

    C.

    Mauryas

    D.

    Palas

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  11. In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year-

  12. A.

    260 BC

    B.

    261 BC

    C.

    126 BC

    D.

    232 BC

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  13. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?

  14. A.

    The third Buddhist Council

    B.

    the Kalinga War

    C.

    His embracing of Buddhism

    D.

    His sending missionary to Ceylon

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  15. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was-

  16. A.

    Vishnu Gupta

    B.

    Upagupta

    C.

    Brahma Gupta

    D.

    Brihadratha

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  17. The Greek ambassador sent to Chandragupta Maurya's Court was:

  18. A.

    Kautilya

    B.

    Seleucus Nicator

    C.

    Megasthenes

    D.

    Justin

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  19. Arthasastra was written by

  20. A.

    Dhanananda

    B.

    Kautilya

    C.

    Bimbisara

    D.

    Pushyamitra

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